diff --git a/exampleSite/config/_default/params.toml b/exampleSite/config/_default/params.toml
index 5c51c970..776f49aa 100644
--- a/exampleSite/config/_default/params.toml
+++ b/exampleSite/config/_default/params.toml
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ mainSections = ["docs"]
   layout = "custom" # valid options: page, profile, hero, card, background, custom
   homepageImage = "/img/iceland.jpg" # used in: hero, and card
   showRecent = false
-  showRecentItems = 10
+  showRecentItems = 9
   showMoreLink = true
   showMoreLinkDest = "docs"
   cardView = true